So he tries stand-up comedy at The Improv in Hollywood. Hamlin tells the audience, "In 1976, I was offered the part of the boy in 'Equus.' ... [The director] says, 'I just can't cast you in it until I see your penis.'"

Hamlin says he dropped his pants. "His eyes go down to the main event. He says, 'Harry, you're brilliant! You've got the part.'" But opening night came, and the stage was "freezing..." Catch the rest of his routine in the video. Do you think he's funny?